British man, 25, dies after collision in Gran Canaria resort

Crime · First reported 7 Nov, 21:45 · Updated 22:25

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A 25-year-old British man died after being struck by a car in Playa del Ingles on Friday night. GB News reports that the driver tested positive for cocaine and was over the alcohol limit; the circumstances remain under investigation.

The man was on holiday in Gran Canaria and was fatally struck in Playa del Ingles on Friday night.
GB News reports the driver tested positive for cocaine and was over the permitted alcohol limit.
The circumstances remain under investigation, and GB News says it had not been confirmed whether police detained the driver.

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Key facts

Victim: A 25-year-old British man on holiday.
Location: Playa del Ingles, Gran Canaria.
Reported time: Approximately 11.35pm on Friday.
Driver test: GB News reports a positive cocaine test and an alcohol level above the permitted driving limit.
Investigation: The circumstances remain under investigation; whether the driver was detained had not been confirmed in the report.